Barnes Children’s Literature Festival – the largest of its kind in the UK – is back with a bang this month. Highlights include appearances from bestselling authors such as David Walliams, Cressida Cowell and MC Grammar, as well as world-class illustrators like Axel Scheffler, Lydia Monks and Ross Collins, plus dozens of workshops and inspiring events.
June 21-22, ticket prices vary. Book in advance at barneskidslitfest.org